F430 Spider for defective convertible top
02-18-2009, 05:19 PM
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WASHINGTON ? Ferrari is recalling 1,950 of its 2005-'07 F430 Spider cars. A defect involving the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top could cause smoke and fire in the engine compartment, rendering the vehicle inoperable, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=142206
WASHINGTON ? Ferrari is recalling 1,950 of its 2005-'07 F430 Spider cars. A defect involving the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top could cause smoke and fire in the engine compartment, rendering the vehicle inoperable, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=142206
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There are alot of cases where Ferrari's have soemthing defective and the engines catch on fire. I personally think the more expensive a car is, the more problems your going to run into.
Ive attached an example for you.
Look at wreckedexotics.com
Ive attached an example for you.
Look at wreckedexotics.com
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2007 Ferrari F430
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This Ferrari was travelling along with some other exotics when an oil leak caused the engine to burst into flames.
Location:
South Luzon Expressway, Philippines
2007 Ferrari F430
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This Ferrari was travelling along with some other exotics when an oil leak caused the engine to burst into flames.
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South Luzon Expressway, Philippines
02-19-2009, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam@sleekmotoring' post='797276' date='Feb 20 2009, 10:21 AM
There are alot of cases where Ferrari's have soemthing defective and the engines catch on fire. I personally think the more expensive a car is, the more problems your going to run into.
Ive attached an example for you.
Look at wreckedexotics.com
Ive attached an example for you.
Look at wreckedexotics.com
There was a 360 on fire in HK too
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='799077' date='Feb 22 2009, 09:12 PM
imagine the look on your insurance agents face when you tell them that your 200K car is totaled
by an immediate increase in premium
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Last year, I've seen news reports of at least four Ferarris going up in flames...
It seemed like they were mostly during the summer months..... and all red 360s.. heheheheh
It seemed like they were mostly during the summer months..... and all red 360s.. heheheheh
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='799242' date='Feb 23 2009, 04:35 PM
Last year, I've seen news reports of at least four Ferarris going up in flames...
It seemed like they were mostly during the summer months..... and all red 360s.. heheheheh
It seemed like they were mostly during the summer months..... and all red 360s.. heheheheh
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='799250' date='Feb 23 2009, 05:05 PM
Ferrari are for BBQ in the Summer
the same stories from people in Phillipines, Malaysia, Taiwan, etc....
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